Buses to Birmingham...and London

Replacement buses will run between Birmingham International and Rugby, and again between Hemel Hempstead into London - as London Euston will also be shut this weekend.

Network Rail have confirmed that the disruption around Coventry comes as track is being replaced near to Coventry Railway Station , as part of a plan to improve the reliability of services through the area.

If it is like previous disruptions, travellers can expect staff members on hand at all stations to direct passengers to the correct buses, with frequent buses in each direction.

However, Network Rail encourage people to check before travelling and before every journey here .

Replacement buses will run between Birmingham International and Rugby (Image: Google)

Haven't we been here before?

Yes, this will be the second Bank Holiday in a row on which Coventry sees railway disruption.

In late May, all services were disrupted following the huge resignalling work between Coventry and Birmingham New Street.

A staggering £246m was spent, replacing the signalling systems.

It is believed that the result of this will be a better, more reliable railway - with an increased capacity between Coventry and Birmingham.

Hang about, London Euston too?

As part of Britain’s Railway Upgrade Plan, Network Rail is replacing North Wembley junction – a major intersection on Europe’s busiest mixed-use railway.

The junction is old and rail bosses say replacing it will mean passenger and freight users will benefit from better, more reliable journeys in future.

But as a result, there will be no trains to and from London Euston on August 18 and 19, the Bank Holiday weekend of August 25 to 27, and September 1 and 2.

The shops at the station, and the London Underground services will remain operational throughout all three weekends.

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What have railways bosses said?

Martin Frobisher, managing director for Network Rail ’s London North Western route said: “There is never an ideal time to shut the railway but these three weekends are the least disruptive times to do it.

“We have worked together for the past three years with train operators to carefully plan this closure of the railway in a way that minimises the impact on customers.

“It’s vital the track at north Wembley is replaced to continue to safely meet the huge demand of passenger and freight rail services on the West Coast main line. This work will result in better, more reliable journeys in future.”

Andrew Conroy, customer experience director for London Northwestern Railway said: “Our aim is to keep people moving if they have to travel on these dates.

"Improvement works are never convenient for anyone, but we have a tried and tested plan for operating buses to connect with alternative routes to and from London when Euston is closed.

"We still advise customers to travel on alternative days as these options will take significantly longer.”